Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: In 1967 he won the early season Paris-Nice stage race ( taking two second places and a third place on different days ) and the Tour of Sardinia .
Simplified: Simpson looked in form in early 1967 . He won Parisâ `` Nice ( taking two second places and a third place on different days ) and the Tour of Sardinia .