The PSL have confirmed that Orlando Pirates have won their first ever Absa Premiership Q-Innovation award after winning the third quarter leg for this season.

The Buccaneers were awarded the accolade after an impressive run of results which have catapulted the side into second place as they look to push Mamelodi Sundowns all the way in this season’s title chase.

The Sea Robbers secured their Quarter Three victory with 19 points from eight matches, which included six victories, one draw and one loss.

Bidvest Wits were second on the log, one point shy from the top with 18 points from the same number of games played.

Current log leaders and Q2 (2017-18) winners Mamelodi Sundowns finished third with 15 points, also from eight games.

Pirates were also awarded R1.5-million for their achievement.

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