Original:  His podium was endangered by Felipe Massa, but the second Ferrari driver came only 6 in his final attempt and Heikki Kovalainen, Hamilton's double in McLaren, who made better setting second time just before the chequered flag closed the session.
Revised:  His podium was endangered by Felipe Massa, but the second Ferrari driver came only 6 in his final attempt and Heikki Kovalainen, Hamilton's double in McLaren, made better progress netting second position just before the chequered flag closed the session.
Edit intent: style