Focused McKibbin closes on leading trio at Qatar Masters

Rasmus Højgaard, Ugo Coussaud and Rikuya Hoshino sit just one shot clear of the Irishman and the rest of the field after exciting Saturday 

EYEING A PRIZE: Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland is just one shot back of the lead in Qatar. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Ireland's Tom McKibbin put himself firmly into contention for a Sunday assault in the Persian Gulf as he chases a second DP World Tour victory. 

Rasmus Højgaard posted a bogey-free five under par round of 67 to join Ugo Coussaud and Rikuya Hoshino at the top of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters leaderboard after Saturday's third round.