CARMONA, Cavite — Rianne Malixi finally got her game back and Team Philippines moved into contention for a podium finish after the penultimate round of the 43rd Queen Sirikit Cup at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club's Masters course on Thursday.

Malixi shot an eagle-aided four-under-par 68 to move within five shots off India's Avani Prashanth and solo second in the individual race.

"Patience was the key. When two bogeys happened on Nos. 6 and 7, I got a little frustrated. But I told myself to calm down and patiently waited for the next birdie to drop. When it did on the 10th, it turned my game around. Positive things came, including that eagle on the last hole," Malixi said.

Her score, coupled with Lois Kaye Go's 77, helped the Filipina squad to jump to sixth with 435. Mafy Singson did not count with an 81.

South Korea slowed down with 144 but continued to hold on the top spot with 425., followed by India (143-428). Japan (145), Indonesia (137) and New Zealand (143) were tied for third with 433.