The second episode of the local version of the BBC’s Top Gear, Top Gear Australia, has fallen in the ratings, losing more than a quarter of a million viewers than its premiere.

It finished last, with 674,000 viewers, in its timeslot, being beaten by Border Security, The 7:30 Report and Australian Idol. In the ratings for the day, it was placed 26th.

Its best audience was located in Melbourne, followed by Sydney. However, SBS is still confident a second series will be commissioned.

Again, City Homicide was the most popular program on the night, followed by The Force and Border Security - all from the Seven Network. Australian Idol (Ten) managed to draw below 1 million viewers, getting 946,000. Due to Daylight Savings, Australian Idol is now live in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.