Answer:

RUNNERUP

Answer	Crossword Clue
RUNNERUP	Second-place finisher
RUNNERUP	Good loser?
RUNNERUP	Pacer that places

RUNNERUP	Silver obtainer
RUNNERUP	Silver-medal recipient
RUNNERUP	Second
RUNNERUP	Milwaukee or Cleveland, 1956.
RUNNERUP	Contestant in second place.
RUNNERUP	Silver medalist
RUNNERUP	Second best
RUNNERUP	Silver winner

RUNNERUP	Champ, almost
RUNNERUP	One who places
RUNNERUP	Half of a winning exacta
RUNNERUP	Place placer
RUNNERUP	One who is so close (and yet so far)