1.   He was joint fifth last year.

2.   Once considered a serious title contender, Parma has dropped to joint fifth.

3.   That backfield will get a stern test Wednesday at Fiorentina, which has moved up to joint fifth in the standings by winning four of its last five games.

4.   The Red-and-Blacks have turned their season around, putting together an eight-match unbeaten run to climb up to joint fifth in the league.

5.   The world championship leader was almost a half minute behind McRae and gradually dropping down the order, having been joint fifth after the opening stage at Cheltenham.

6.   Irish hopes were maintained by Des Smyth, one of a quintet of players in joint fifth on seven under.