Riveting action on Day 2 of DP World Tour Championship – in pictures

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Official starter Alastair Scott looks on from the first tee during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images

England's Eddie Pepperell plays a shot on the 1st hole during the second round of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Sergio Garcia of Spain tees off on the 4th hole during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Tyrrell Hatton of England and caddie walk off the 4th tee during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Henrik Stenson of Sweden plays his third shot on the 2nd hole during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Chris Paisley of England plays his third shot on the 2nd hole as Henrik Stenson of Sweden looks on during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Henrik Stenson of Sweden tees off on the 3rd hole during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Tommy Fleetwood of England lines up a putt on the 1st green during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Xander Schauffele of the United States jumps to watch his second shot on the 7th hole during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the 1st green during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Mike Lorenzo-Vera of France tees off on the 2nd hole during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Patrick Reed of the United States walk off the 2nd tee during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Patrick Reed of the United States look on from the 2nd tee during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Marcus Kinhult of Sweden jumps on the 1st hole fairway during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Danny Willett of England and his caddie look along the 1st hole fairway during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Jon Rahm of Spain plays his second shot from a bunker on the 1st hole during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Dean Burmester of South Africa lines up a putt on the 12th green during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Chris Paisley of England and Henrik Stenson of Sweden walk on the 13th hole during day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

England's Danny Willett plays a shot on the 1st hole during the second round of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

The National

Fans have been treated to an excellent day of golf at the DP World Tour Championship.

As things stand, it is too soon to tell who will come away with the title, but reigning Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood has been in good form.

The Englishman needs to win the tournament and hope Francesco Molinari, his best friend and Race to Dubai leader, finishes outside the final top five to retain the gong on Sunday.

There are plenty of interesting narratives outside of the 'Moliwood' drama, such as how much progress the likes of Rory McIlroy and Danny Willett – both rebuilding their careers following injuries – will have made.

Check out the best photographs we have put together for you from the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Happy viewing.

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Updated: November 16, 2018, 10:40 AM