Secure a point on the road to leave others behind (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

draw away

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'leave others behind' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'secure a point on the road' is the wordplay.
'secure a point' becomes 'draw' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'on the road' becomes 'away' (I've seen this in another clue).
'draw'+'away'='DRAW AWAY'

'to' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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