Warner capitalised on Australia winning the toss and had his first century of the series in sight after an ominous opening session.
Australia have already reclaimed the Ashes after taking an unassailable three-nil lead in the five-Test series and are chasing a 5-0 whitewash over the beleaguered tourists.
At lunch, Warner was on 83 from 93 balls with Cameron Bancroft providing the anchor role of the opening partnership on 19 with Australia 102 without loss.
Warner scored an unbeaten 87 in the second innings of the first Brisbane Test and was poised to surpass that in bat- friendly conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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