History on Scottie Scheffler’s side heading into day three of 86th Masters

Scottie Scheffler held a record-equalling five-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Masters (Jae C Hong/AP)

World number one Scottie Scheffler had history on his side as he took a record-equalling lead into the third round of the 86th Masters.

Seeking a remarkable fourth win in his last six events, Scheffler carded a superb second round of 67 to post a halfway total of eight under par at Augusta National.