GRAEME Storm found his feet on the second day at the Maybank Malaysian Open - but he still missed his fourth cut in a row.
The Hartlepool golfer, who posted a disappointing five-over 77 on Thursday, made par with three birdies on the back nine in Kuala Lumpur.
That display meant his overall score did not get any worse, but did little to help him climb above the cut line.
It means, after three previous frustrations not helped by a niggling shoulder injury, he has failed to make the weekend for the fourth tournament in succession.
Spaniard Alejandro Canizares and Close House Tour pro Lee Westwood lead the way on 11 under.
North Yorkshire's Simon Dyson has made the cut after finishing the second round on one over after Friday's 73.
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