prize winner; pennant winner; victor
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
being the runner-up; finishing second
overall victory; victory in the overall standings
consecutive tournament victories
championship race; struggle for victory
deciding match (in a competition for a cup (pennant))
first championship win (esp. sumo)
upset victory; come-from-behind victory
winning a championship with a perfect record
championship tournament; finals
tournament win in the highest division
portrait of a tournament winner
individual championship system