The Panthers beat Parramatta 24-18, solidifying their NRL lead despite playing 20 minutes with 12 men; Tom Jenkins scored his 26th try for the season.
Penrith have survived a scare at the hands of rivals Parramatta, claiming a 24-18 win to strengthen their outright lead in the race for the NRL's minor premiership.
The Panthers moved four points clear of the second-placed Warriors, who face Canterbury on Saturday, with a victory earned after they were forced to play 20 minutes with just 12 men.
Tom Jenkins and Isaiah Papali'i were both sinbinned for professional fouls at CommBank Stadium on Thursday but the Panthers, who didn't take the lead until the 57th minute, were able to prevail.