Henrik Stenson who held a one shot lead heading into round three, keeps the same lead heading into round four of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
The Swede, who will be crowned European No 1 should he follow through with victory on Sunday, had a quiet start to his third round before picking up four shots in the last five holes to card a 67.
Stenson had been caught on 16 under par by Frenchman Victor Dubuisson, who continued to ride a wave of confidence earned by winning in Turkey last week by shooting a 64.
Rory Mcilroy sits on 10 under, while Graeme McDowell is a further two shots back on eight under.
