"That's what we're all here to try to have," she said of earning back the Jeep Leader Jersey just after winning the Corona Bali Protected.
The Australian finds a perfect barrel, earning a 9.00 to take the heat win against Sage Erickson and Carol Henrique in Bali.
The Australian tucked in for a massive Round 1 score in Bali. Still, it wasn't enough to win the heat; she battles again in Round 2.
The Kauaian ripped up a glassy right at Keramas for an 8.17, and jumped straight to Round 3 in the Corona Bali Protected.
The veteran earns a 9.13 for a Round 1 barrel, moving directly to Round 3 over Carissa Moore and Courtney Conlogue.
This historic event has all the makings of barn-burner.
Nearly four events into 2018, the Californian is deep in the Title race at World No. 2. And before Bali, she's still keeping pace.
Kelly Slater is out, Barron Mamiya, Mikey Wright and Oney Anwar are in. Plus: Courtney Conlogue's back, and more.
The ancient history behind surfing's shiny new Championship Tour event.