Padraig Harrington currently holds a five-shot lead at the weather interrupted Indonesia Open before the third round was abandoned on Saturday.

The three-time Major though, who marked his card with four birdies, isn’t taking anything for granted, insisting that he always finds it easier to chase a lead.

Harrington was 16-under through 13 holes before play was called off at the Damai Indah Golf, PIK course.

Aiming to win a first title since 2012, he says he aims to stay positive as he prepares for a 23-hole marathon finale on Sunday.

“I was doing nicely,” he said. “I got a good start and holed a couple of putts at the right time. I didn’t do too many mistakes but it is always difficult when you have the lead. You are a little bit cautious and it is something which I have to deal with.

“The last thing I want to do is go out there and be negative because that gives the rest of the field a chance. It is an awkward position to be in. It is never easy to lead. It is always easy to chase.”

Co-overnight leader Thanyakon Khrongpha of Thailand struggled with his driver and was 10-under through 13 holes.