After 75.87 percent of votes were counted in Brazil's presidential election, incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is again ahead of his rival, right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The results are being published by the Supreme Electoral Court.

Lula da Silva pulled ahead at the start of the count, but after 15 percent of votes were processed, Bolsonaro overtook him.

Lula da Silva now has 51.11 percent, and Bolsonaro has 48.89.

The second round of the presidential election was held in Brazil on Sunday. Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former country leader Jair Bolsonaro, and incumbent head of state Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are contesting the post.

According to polls, Bolsonaro could receive 47 percent of the vote, and Lula da Silva 46 percent.

Source: RIA Novosti