Note in race 100% rising for near winner (6-2)

I believe the answer is:

runner-up

(Other definitions for runner-up that I've seen before include "Contestant in second place" , "Contestant finishing second" , "Silver medallist" , "To come second" , "Second-placed contestant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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