Johnson-Thompson holds a 26-point lead ahead of the final 800m on Sunday night in Budapest.
Neita, in heat one, ran 11.03secs while Asher-Smith followed her in heat two to clock 11.04s.
Defending champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran 11.01s with the USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson qualifying fastest in 10.92s. Britain’s Matt Hudson-Smith, who won bronze last year, reached the 400m semi-finals after coming second in his heat behind 2016 Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk.He said: “I just wanted the qualifier and to get through to the semis as comfortably as possible so I have got the job done. There is so much left in the tank but I know I am going to have to fight.
“I’ve got both my legs back. Everyone keeps talking about Steve and Wayde but I’m not here for participation, I’m here to get a medal. I’ve got both my legs back and I’m here to win.”Ohuruogu said: “I’m looking for a medal – I’ve got to aim big. Last year was about the final and people might say I was unrealistic but I was a bit gutted with that so I have clear aims this year, a medal being what I am aiming for.
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