The first place seemed too slow for me. For a second in it, I thought it was copying you because the instruments slowly stopped and paused. I would still give the number 1 a 8.5/10. But by far, I like yours more. Pause at the beginning was far too long though, but the ending seemed like the right pace. I still give yours the same score I did the first time a round, 9/10.
For your placing, don't be sad. If I tried I would have gotten last place. I really like the type of music, but for me it is hard to write. So yeah, congrats on making 10th place man.