Number two in race (6-2)

I believe the answer is:

runner-up

(Other definitions for runner-up that I've seen before include "One nearly winning" , "Silver medal winner" , "Contestant in second place" , "Contestant finishing second" , "He finishes second in a competition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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