Justin Thomas' winless streak extended to two and a half years on Sunday in Japan, but offered a glimmer of hope for the future.

Other than having to contend with the superb play of Colombian Nico Echavarria, who has more than matched him shot for shot, Justin Thomas is having a tremendous week in the Zozo Championship. He’s shot 66-64-65 at Narashino Country Club in Shiba,

Tied for the lead at the 72nd hole, Echavarria reached the par-5 18 th in two, leaving himself a 40-foot eagle putt. He lagged to 3 feet and converted the clinching stroke, finishing at 20-under 260, to edge Justin Thomas and Max Greyserman by one shot.