Anxious model, glad to get top prize (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

gold medal

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'prize' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'anxious model glad to get top' is the wordplay.
'model glad' can be anagrammed to 'GOLD MEDAL'.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for gold medal that I've seen before include "prize for winning" , "First prize" , "Victor may get one" , "top award" , "Possible alternative to cup" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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