Rory McIlroy’s stunning finish keeps him in contention

STRONG FINISH: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot going to the second hole during round 2 of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Pic: Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images

US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick remains on course to become European number one despite Rory McIlroy's stunning finish to round two of the DP World Tour Championship.

McIlroy was level par after 15 holes of his second round and just one under for the tournament before making birdies on the 16th and 17th and a brilliant eagle on the par-five 18th.