Australia moved toward another massive victory over West Indies on the second day of the second test in Jamaica on Friday after the hosts collapsed for the third time in as many innings.

After Australia scored 399 in a first innings highlighted by a knock of 199 by Steve Smith, West Indies was left reeling at 143 for eight in reply, 256 runs behind and facing the prospect of having to follow-on on Saturday.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood both took three wickets in a balanced Australian attack, while Jermaine Blackwood scored 51 for the home team.