Australia's David Micheluzzi birdied the last two holes to hold a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Porsche Singapore Classic with Shane Lowry just five shots behind.
Micheluzzi carded a third round of 66 at Laguna National to reach 13 under par, with English duo Sam Bairstow and Andy Sullivan his nearest challengers following rounds of 68 and 69 respectively.
Lowry's challenge appeared to fade with a disappointing 73 in round two, but he raced back into contention with a 66 - the joint lowest score of the day in sweltering conditions.
The back nine has caused Lowry some issues this week but this time he raced through it on five-under par, the highlight undoubtedly an eagle at the par-five 14th as he holed his wedge approach.
Birdies followed at the third, his 12th hole of the day, and the sixth before closing with his only bogey of the day at nine.
Reflecting on his round Lowry said afterwards: "It was nice," Lowry said. "I played really good today, the longest putt I holed was about six or seven feet.
"Obviously it could have been better, but I've put myself back up near the top of the leaderboard. Just hope I can go out and maybe shoot a low front nine tomorrow and give myself a bit of a chance."
India’s Shubhankar Sharma bogeyed the 18th to lie two shots off the pace on 11 under, with former Ryder Cup player Paul Casey and Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson part of a four-strong group on 10 under.
Micheluzzi, who is seeking his first DP World Tour title, said: "Today was very hot, you could see me with a towel over my head. At literally every water station, we just put it straight in and just kept myself cool.
"The first eight holes I didn’t play so great and then the last 10 I really got dialled in and holed some putts
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