Rather than extend their advantage of 4.9 points over Austria, it was they who would narrow the gap to 4.0 at the end of the second round, with Japan just 8.1 off the leaders, as Germany slipped out of podium contention in fourth.
Exiting the contest were Norway, Italy, Estonia and France, leaving an eight strong final round line-up of Slovenia, Austria, Japan, Germany, Poland, Finland, Switzerland and USA.
Fettner’s 127.5m jump, which scored 86.1 helped Austria edge ahead of Slovenia after Kos was awarded 78pts from his effort of 126m.
As with the individual contest 24 hours earlier the destination of the gold and silver medals would be settled by Lanisek and Kraft.
The Slovenian’s went first and a coaching request saw Lanisek move down to gate six, from the jury’s assigned gate seven. It meant bonus points were available if Lanisek could hit 123.5m.
He looked unhappy after landing but soon learned he had done just enough, with 124m, to achieve the required mark.
Lanisek and Kos were soon celebrating as Kraft, jumping back from gate seven, made 125m, seeking 128.5m to win.