Second Place dream meaning is explained below using 1 different source. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman
Winning something other than first place (such as second or third) can represent excelling or doing well (or a desire to do so).
Being unhappy about winning something other than first place might mean you’re feeling “less than,” criticizing yourself, comparing yourself to others too much, being too competitive or hard on yourself, or focusing too much on outer accomplishments.
See Winning, Failure
Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman