How long they keep that precise placing remains to be seen.
But the feelgood factor is growing at the Amex after a 3-0 win over Chelsea.
Their second successive home win – after just two in the previous nine games – sent the Seagulls above their beleaguered visitors.
Seagulls supporters enjoyed singing about their own and their head coach as well as mocking the West London outfit.
Our audio review looks at a performance of controlled domination and reflect on so many on-field positives from the night.
It was the memorable night at the stadium we had been waiting for this season.
Like Hurzeler after the game, we try not to pick out individuals – but one or two clearly stood out.
And we reveal the moment in the press conference when we told Hurzeler his work is starting to be recognised in the stands.
Goal from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck did the damage in front of goal.
Kaoru Mitoma, Jan Paul van Hecke and Kadioglu (twice) were denied by Sanchez and Hinshelwood failed to take a good chance.
Now Albion head into an 11-day break between games in great heart and a great position.