runner-up

US /ˌrʌn.ərˈʌp/
UK /ˌrʌn.ərˈʌp/
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finaliste, deuxième

a competitor or team finishing in second place

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She was the runner-up in the singing competition.
Elle a été la finaliste du concours de chant.
The team finished as runners-up in the league.
L'équipe a terminé deuxième de la ligue.