The 12.5 kilometer race became a Norwegian exhibition. Sturla Holm Lægreid won ahead of national team colleagues Tarjei Bø and Johannes Thingnes Bø.
The brothers started their pursuit of a podium spot from 16th and 13th place, respectively.
Swede Martin Ponsiluoma had a similar starting position, 12th, but had a tough start with three misses.
I'm incredibly pleased with my work afterwards. It felt good on the range today and it's a bit frustrating that I had a few misses in the first round, he says to SVT.
Ponsiluoma finished ninth, 36.7 seconds behind Holm Lægreid.
It's not far to a podium or top six, it leaves you wanting more.
Elvira Öberg made a strong impression in the women's 10 kilometer pursuit and climbed from 37th to third place.
