He hunts and is hunted by two thais. Stenson is three shots behind leading Poom Saksansin and as many ahead of third-place Jazz Janewattanond. Another shot behind is englishman Justin Rose, who also helps with the star quality to the competition.
Daniel Chopra, the only swede who in addition to Stenson did kvalgränsen, is in 30th place before slutrundan, 15 strokes behind the leader.