Defending Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach champion Joel Parkinson (AUS) was in formidable form to post a near perfect 9.87 in his total heat tally of 18.94 -- the highest of the tournament so far - to just defeat Hawaii's Fred Pattachia on 17.37 (out of a possible 20).
1st Joel Parkinson (AUS) 18.94
2nd Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 17.37
