run·ner–up 
/ˈrʌnɚˌʌp/ noun
plural run·ners–up /ˈrʌnɚˌʌp/ noun /ˈrʌnɚzˌʌp/ [count] : a person or team that does not win first place in a competition but that does well enough to get a prize
▪ the first and second runners-up in the beauty pageant ; especially : a person or team that finishes in second place
▪ The winner will receive $1,000 and the runner-up will receive $100.
▪ the first and second runners-up in the beauty pageant ; especially : a person or team that finishes in second place
▪ The winner will receive $1,000 and the runner-up will receive $100.
