Ernie Els within two of lead at Quicken Loans National

Four-time major winner Ernie Els kept himself in contention for a first victory in exactly three years with a third-round 65 at the Quicken Loans National.

The South African's effort was the best of the day and moved him to within two of leader Billy Hurley III, whom he will partner in Sunday's final group at Congressional Golf and Country Club in Bethesda.