If in a sprint race, the man who came two places in front of the last man finished one ahead - Maths - Knowing Our Numbers

Question

If in a sprint race, the man who came two places in front of the
last man finished one ahead of the man who came fifth, how many
contestants were there in the race?

P Ravi Kant · Accepted Answer

Since the man finished one ahead of the man who came fifth, so this
man came fourth in the race Also this fourth man came two places in
front of the last man Thus, the total number of participants were
6

Hence its 6

If in a sprint race, the man who came two places in front of the last man finished one ahead of the man who came fifth, how many contestants were there in the race?