With four matchweeks remaining in the 2026 Chinese Super League, the race for runner-up sits in a tight cluster behind runaway leaders Chengdu Rongcheng. Dalian Yingbo holds second on 40 points, but Beijing Guoan, Yunnan Yukun, and Qingdao West Coast sit just two points back on 38, with Shandong Taishan one further adrift on 37. Recent results, including high-scoring draws and narrow wins among these sides, have kept goal difference and head-to-head records decisive while preserving realistic paths for several clubs. Trader consensus reflects this uncertainty, pricing multiple teams near even odds as late-season momentum, fixture difficulty, and potential points swings maintain a highly competitive battle for the final AFC Champions League Two spot.