4. Xiaomao Ma participated in a long-distance race. In the first half, he was always behind. In the second half, after his relentless efforts, he finally overtook the third place in the last lap. At this point, Xiaomao Ma is in ( ).
A. First place
B. Second place
C. Third place
D. Fourth place
E. Fifth place
C



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