DEAN Stoneman produced a determined performance to finish an impressive second  in Austria.

The Red Bull Junior driver, who remains fourth overall in his first season in the World Series by Renault 3.5, produced another reminder of his talent at the Red Bull Ring.

Starting from the second row of the grid, the 24 year-old from Bishop's Waltham wasted no time in charging down the inside into second as the busy pack entered the tight and obtuse right-hand turn one.

He held a gap of around 1.4 seconds and after the safety car was brought out a second time he pulled along side the leader.

Stoneman was not able to hold the move but maintained his second place until the end of the race behind fellow Brit and Championship leader Oliver Rowland.

“I got a great start from fourth to get up to second," he said. "I know Rowland is quick and I couldn’t let him get too much of an advantage from the start.

"After the second safety car went in it allowed me an opportunity to attack for the lead. I got alongside but just couldn’t hold it on the corner. We gave each other enough space so I was able to slot behind him.

“It is special to be on the podium at the home of Red Bull of course who have been so supportive this year.”

Stoneman was also named Rookie of the Day for the second time this year.

A puncture forced him to retire during the second race but he remains fourth overall, four points behind Malaysian Jazeman Jaafar.