Dougherty pleased to avoid early return

Nick Dougherty had two reasons to smile after sinking a four-foot birdie at the final hole to regain a share of the lead at the Maybank Malaysian Open.

In addition to joining local favourite Danny Chia on 12 under at Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, the 25-year-old was also able to avoid a 7.45am re-start on Saturday after second round play was suspended for over two hour due to lightning.