MARC Leishman is within touching distance of the overall lead at the Australian Open in Sydney after firing an impressive second round on Friday.
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The 36-year-old finished the second day of the tournament with a four-under round of 67 to sit at six-under the card after the first 36 holes.
Leishman started the day in a tie for for 21st place at The Australian Golf Club after firing a two-under 69 in the opening round on Thursday.
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Australian Matt Jones, who fired a six-under round to sit at 10-under, holds a one shot lead on Englishman Paul Casey and fellow countrymen Dimitrios Papadatos.
Leishman, who hit four birdies in a faultless second round, is four shots back in a tie for 12th.
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