Seamus Power charges up Zozo Championship leaderboard

Seamus Power carded an impressive eight-under-par 62 to finish day two of the Zozo Championship tied for fourth place.

The 37-year-old from Waterford posted eight birdies during a bogey-free second round in Japan to climb 31 places on the leaderboard.

Power, who is nine under overall following an opening round of 70, sits three strokes behind leader Nico Echavarria at Narashino Country Club.

Colombian Echavarria registered a second successive round of 64 to leapfrog American Taylor Moore at the top of the standings.

Two-time PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas, who closed with an eagle, is level with compatriot Moore in second place, two shots off the pace.

Eric Cole and Taiwan’s CT Pan join Power in sharing fourth position following respective rounds of 67 and 66.

Open champion Xander Schauffele carded a 65 on his 31st birthday but remains 10 shots off the lead – on two under par – following his disappointing score of 73 in the opening round.