Second-best

My friend bought the second-best bicycle in the shop.

You must choose the second-best policy according to the circumstances.

Tom must choose the second-best policy according to the circumstances.

Tom was the second-best hitter on the team.

Diana came over, dressed in HER second-best dress and looking exactly as it is proper to look when asked out to tea.

Tom is the second-best hitter on the team.

Michael has always been second-best to Linda in everything.