SEPANG, Malaysia -- Mercedes confirmed it was the team to beat at the Malaysian Grand Prix by setting the fastest times in both of Fridays practice sessions, although its Formula One rivals were closer than expected. Nico Rosberg, coming off his win at the season-opening race in Australia, was fastest in the second session and overall with a time of 1 minute, 39.909 seconds around the Sepang International Circuit, exceeding Ferraris Kimi Raikkonen by three-hundredths of a second. Raikkonen, who struggled in Melbourne, was also second fastest in the morning session behind Rosbergs Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton. Although Mercedes was expected to dominate the early races of the season, and did so in Australia, the top six cars on Friday afternoon were separated by just two-tenths of a second, indicating a competitive race on Sunday. "We are still having some small issues and therefore we were not able to maximize everything today," Rosberg said. "The quickest teams seem to be closer together than in Australia, so we still have work to do overnight to improve our level of performance." Defending four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel overcame some technical issues that restricted his running in the morning session and was an impressive third fastest in the afternoon, while his Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo was seventh. The bad news for Vettel was that he needed to change his computer power supply unit, which alternates the power source between the engine, the turbo and battery-stored energy. That means he is onto his third of the season, with a limit of five all year before penalties kick in. "Friday timings are not the most important in the world, but to be out there in the range with the other guys was a decent day," Vettel said. "It was not a completely smooth day for both of us; for myself, still some things to solve on the software side, programming the car, which sounds wrong but that is the way it is." Hamilton was fourth in the second session, ahead of Ferraris Fernando Alonso and Williams Felipe Massa. Hamilton is using the same engine that caused his early retirement from the Australian GP, with the team having fixed the misfire and preserved an engine which is also subject to the same five-per-season limit. McLarens Jenson Button was eighth quickest, ahead of Williams driver Valtteri Bottas and Force Indias Nico Hulkenberg. On a typically hot but dry day at Sepang, all drivers endured technical issues of some kind, ranging from the lack of downforce which caused several off-track excursions, high tire-wear from the consequent sliding, and fuel consumption issues with the new V6 turbo hybrid engines and the introduction of fuel usage limits. As in Melbourne, Lotus and Caterham were the teams to suffer most. Neither Lotus car completed a lap in the morning as the team continued to play catchup on its engine development after a strife-torn off-season. Pastor Maldonado sat out the afternoon too, and while Romain Grosjean made several trips out on track, he suffered repeated breakdowns. Caterhams Kamui Kobayashi had yet more problems with his energy-storage system, necessitating another replacement after two in Melbourne, meaning he is already closing in on the season limit. Manuel Akanji Jersey .C. -- North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried said his team had a "golden" opportunity to help its NCAA tournament chances. Abdou Diallo Jersey .28 mph. Logano will start on the front row next to Penske Ford teammate Brad Keselowski, who came in second Friday at 193.099. 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Hardy had two hits and Matt Wieters chipped in with an RBI double for the Orioles, who pushed their winning streak to three games.Plymouth retained top spot in Sky Bet League Two with a 2-1 win at Stevenage as they recorded their fifth straight league victory away from home. Pilgrims defender Sonny Bradley scored all three goals - two in the opposition net and one in his own - beginning with his sides opening goal after he flicked home a David Fox free-kick two minutes after the break.Defender Bradley then put through his own net seven minutes later before making amends soon afterwards as he scored at the right end once again to secure the Pilgrims first ever win at Stevenage. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Stevenage and Plymouth Second-placed Doncaster were made to sweat before seeing off Barnet 3-2 at the Keepmoat Stadium, having looked comfortable at 2-0.Goals from James Coppinger - with a stunning volley - and Matty Blair allowed Rovers to take control of the game before their visitors staged an impressive recovery. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Doncaster and Barnet Bira Dembele pulled a goal back before Luke Gambin drilled home a left-footed shot four minutes from time that looked to have earned Martin Allens side a point.But Doncaster kept their nerve and regained the lead through Andy Williams in the second minute of time added on. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Morecambe and Carlisle United. Carlisle are enjoying a fine run of form and they made light work of defeating Morecambe 3-0 to extend their unbeaten start to the league campaign to 12 matches. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. Danny Grainger broke the deadlock after quarter of an hour, with midfielder Jason Kennedy notching up two more in the second half as they recorded their third league win on the bounce. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Leyton Orient and Portsmouth. Portsmouth were made to work before they got the better of Leyton Orient at the Matchroom Stadium, where Christian Burgess headed home the only goal of the game.The three points saw Pompey leapfrog Luton into fourth place, with the Hatters having to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Crewe. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Luton Town and Crewe Luton striker Danny Hylton scored against the run of play a minute before the intervval but the Railwaymen stuck to their task and got the goal they deserved when experienced striker Ryan Lowe equalised on 64 minutes.dddddddddddd. Hartlepool and Crawley also played out a 1-1 draw at Victoria Park. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Hartlepool and Crawley. Lewis Alessandra nodded in the rebound from Nathan Thomass saved penalty to put the hosts in front, but James Collins levelled from the spot 16 minutes from time.Substitute Matt Green scored twice as Mansfield scored twice in time added-on to snatch a 3-1 victory in their lunchtime derby clash with Notts County. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Mansfield and Notts County Striker Green came on after 54 minutes and netted with his first touch to net the Stags first home goal in 440 minutes of football, only for Alex Rodman to equalise eight minutes from time.But a minute into added time Matt Tootle tripped Mal Benning in the box and Green converted the penalty before Greens fellow sub Darius Henderson outmuscled two defenders to fire home his first for the club.Will Norris saved two penalties in time added on against Accrington last weekend and he was at it again in Cambridges 1-1 draw at Blackpool. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Blackpool and Cambridge United. Luke Berrys free-kick had put the Us ahead and Norris then kept out a Danny Philliskirk penalty, but he was beaten late on when Andy Taylor turned in a free-kick. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Yeovil and Wycombe. Ryan Hedges close-range finish was enough for Yeovil to beat Wycombe 1-0 at Huish Park, while 10-man Cheltenham snatched a point in a 1-1 draw at Accrington.Robins midfielder Daniel OShaughnessy was sent off after he picked up a second yellow card in the66th minute and Terry Gornell broke the deadlock for Stanley eight minutes later, but Cheltenham levelled in the 89th minute when Rob Dickie bundled home. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Colchester and Newport. Elsewhere, the games between Colchester and Newport and Exeter and Grimsby finished goalless.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Westley named Newport boss Pearson leaves Derby Watch League One goals NOW! 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