Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry three strokes off the pace in Florida

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are among eight players tied for sixth. 

Rory McIlroy in Florida (Marta Lavandier, AP)

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both carded four-under-par 67s for the second successive day to finish three strokes off the pace following round two of the Cognizant Classic in Florida.

McIlroy is among eight players tied for sixth place, alongside Lowry and England’s David Skinns, after hitting six birdies and two bogeys on Friday.