KUALA LUMPUR: Ervin Chang defied fatigue and injury concerns to secure his second successive top-20 finish at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

The 28-year-old Malaysian closed with a three-under 67 to finish joint 17th on nine-under 271 at Hong Kong Golf Club.

Chang, who finished joint 14th last year, recorded rounds of 66, 70, 68 and 67 in the US$2 million Asian Tour event.

An eagle at the par-five third hole sparked his closing round.