Duritz,

Why is running 2nd by 8L different to running 13th by 8L?

What if the 2nd was in a class 1 race and the 13th was in a Group 1.

Even allowing for everything to be the same, class, weight etc...they both are equal.

If i had a foot race with you and beat you by 8 L...whether you finished 2nd in the race or 13th..i would be 8 lengths better than you!