Hirscher's second run of 56.11 was the best of the day, leaving the reigning overall World Cup champion 0.21 seconds clear of Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen.
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Alexander Khoroshilov of Russia, who led after the opening leg, finished third, 0.32 behind the winner but over 0.7 seconds clear of Fritz Dopfer in fourth place.
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The most dramatic moment of the day came when Switzerland's Luca Aerni lost control and a gate flew out of the ground.