Hogg (35), the manager of the Dunedin Landscape Centre, used the annual Vancouver to Whistler race to prepare himself for the world 24-hour championships in Alberta, Canada, on July 25.
Hogg finished behind North Americans Colin Kerr (19hr 41min 05sec) and Ruedi Schnyder (20hr 19min 40sec), in a time of 20hr 39min.
Twenty-six mountain bikers finished the gruelling race and another 26 did not complete the course.
Hogg's times were: day one, 1hr 43min 02sec; day two, 3hr 51min 30sec; day three, 3hr 07min 37sec (fastest time); day four, 3hr 56min 10sec; day five, 2hr 52min 02sec; day six, 3hr 02min 58sec; day seven, 2hr 05min 41sec.
Hogg told the Sportzhub Adventure Sport website he was happy how the race went.
"It was an ideal build-up for the world championships," he said.
"It was a good chance to get some form after coming off a New Zealand winter when there was little racing."
Hogg made a point of racing within himself.
"I didn't want to finish overly tired," he said.
"I feel it is important to remain as fresh as possible."
"The stage suited me," he said.
"The trails flowed and were quick and the climbs were long and non-technical. I felt strong and was stoked to win."
It was a single-track race, which made it difficult to pass other riders, so it was essential to get a good start each day.
"The trails were very different from New Zealand single-track events," Hogg said.
"They were full of rocks, roots, bridges and logs to ride over. I had to concentrate the entire time."
The race was full of professional teams which travelled with masseurs, mechanics and other support staff.
"While I was cleaning my own bike after a day's racing, the professional riders were off getting a massage, while their support staff cleaned the bikes," he said.
Hogg earned the trip when he won the New Zealand 24-hour mountain bike title at the Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, in April.
