Yuan enjoys an upswing in fortunes

Chinese star puts recent woes behind him with top-10 finish in Florida

China's Carl Yuan Yechun thinks he may have unlocked the secret to finding more success on the PGA Tour after finishing tied-fifth for his second top-10 of the season at the Valspar Championship in Florida on Sunday.

Yuan, who turned 27 on Thursday, chipped in twice en route to a closing 3-under 68 at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course to finish on 8-under 276, four shots behind winner Peter Malnati of the United States, who claimed a two-stroke victory over compatriot Cameron Young following a final-round 67.

South Korea's Lee Kyoung-hoon was a further stroke back in a share of ninth after a 69 for his second top-10 finish in three starts, but the two-time PGA Tour winner was kicking himself after making two bogeys over his closing three holes.