Australia's pair of Dakar Rally motorcycle aces kept out of trouble but remained in contention on a demanding third stage in the Saudi Arabian desert.
Two-time winner Toby Price finished ninth in the 438km run over undulating, often rocky terrain from Al Duwadimi to Al Salamiya to remain seventh overall on his Red Bull KTM machine.
One place behind is compatriot Daniel Sanders on the Red Bull GasGas after a 13th-placed stage finish.