The Prophet (ﷺ) performed ablution. He inserted his two fingers in the ear-holes.
Sunan Abi Dawud Book 1, Hadith 131
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Musaddad reported: He wiped his head from front to back until he moved his hands from beneath the ears.

Abu Dawud said: I heard Ahmad say: People thought that Ibn 'Uyainah had considered it to be munkar (rejected) and said: What is this chain: Talhah - his father - his grandfather ?

Sunan Abi Dawud Book 1, Hadith 132