Lap three and the top six is as follows: Rainey, Lawson, Gardner, Schwantz, Fogarty and Garriga. Exiting Hollywood (Turn 2), Gardner closes right up on the rear of Lawson but is not yet able to make a move at the Old Hairpin. Entering Coppice, the Australian is now right behind Lawson, then passes him easily thanks to his Honda power at the entrance of Starkey's Straight, promoting him to second place.
