Sentence examples for securing second place from inspiring English sources

Jenson Button, the McLaren-Mercedes driver, subsequently passed Alonso, securing second place.

But three-game winning streaks haven't come the Islanders' way often of late, and securing second place in their division has been an even rarer feat.

Instead Rudi Garcia's side pulled off an impressive 1-0 victory away to Fiorentina, securing second place and with it a guaranteed spot in the group stages of next year's Champions League.

Third place Hull's faint hopes of securing second place and automatic promotion were ended as the Tigers were beaten 1-0 by Ipswich at Portman Road thanks to a goal by substitute Alan Lee.

Northern Ireland are on the threshold of securing second place in their World Cup qualifying group after beating San Marino 3-0 here to record their fourth successive victory, an unprecedented run.

Celtic were unconvincing in their Europa League group, finishing nine points behind group winners Salzburg and only securing second place when RB Leipzig conceded an 86th-minute equaliser in their final match.

Women's B2 (Lee, Hui, and Ha) continued their aggressive and effective performance, securing third place in the division.

However he led them to an immediate return, securing third place in League Two with an 80-point haul.

Arsenal moved closer to securing third place in the Premier League despite being held to a draw at Stoke.

It is a competition City will play in for the first time next season after securing fourth place by beating Tottenham on Tuesday.

The Cobblers must hope Rotherham and Burton fail to win either of their final two games to have a chance of securing third place.