Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States ranked second with 73.55 points. Russian duo of Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin was third at 70.02.

Following her victory at Skate Canada International, world silver medalist Kaetlyn Osmond of Canada was a step closer to the Final, as she led among 11 Ladies short program participants with 69.05 points.

Russia's Maria Sotskova and Japan's Yuna Shiraiwa were positioned second and third respectively. Russia's Alina Zagitova, Audi Cup of China champion, currently sat fifth after Japan's Mai Mihara.

Two-time world champion Javier Fernandez finished the men's short program in an unparalleled manner. The Spaniard led with 107.86 points, almost 14 points ahead of Japanese promising star Shoma Uno. Russia's Alexander Samarin had to settle on third.

Winners of four figure skating disciplines will come out on Saturday after free skating/dance.

Each skater/couple can choose to participate in two of six stops of the season. Top six finishers in each discipline will qualify for the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan in December.

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