Australia is a step closer to ending a 17-year drought, claiming a narrow lead after day one of the Speedway of Nations finals in Russia.
On a night featuring plenty of crashes, captain Jason Doyle stayed out of trouble to score an impressive 16 points from a possible 18.
The Aussies hold a one-point advantage over the host nation, with Poland a point further back.
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