In a speed skating competition, $$10$$ skaters reached the finish line. The number of skaters that came in before Tom was $$3$$ less than the number of skaters who came in after him. Which place did Tom end up in? (2015 Math Kangaroo Problem, Level 3 - 4, Question \#13) 
选项为:A:$$1$$  B:$$3$$  C:$$4$$  D:$$6$$  E:$$7$$  请回答其中一个选项.