KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Justin Thomas birdied the final two holes to finish with a 5-under 67 at the CIMB Classic on Saturday and a share of the lead with American compatriot Brendan Steele at the PGA Tour's Malaysian event.
Second-round leader Thomas had an eventful round of eight birdies and three bogeys at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club to reach 20-under 196, level with Steele, who had a bogey-free 66.
They were a shot clear of last year's runner-up Kevin Na, who had the equal-best round of the day with a 64.
With only four strokes separating the top nine players, including former No.