Question, or your opinion:

I was in an intense race yesterday, neck and neck...loving the thrill.
Last stretch on the last lap (dont remember the track, think uber mall). I'm in 2nd picked up some rockets shot them. Elimination before the finish line ("Yeah Baby!"), i feel all warm inside seeing the green txt confirming my emilination, only to see the results as his destroyed ship crossed the finish line and HE GOT 1st!

That glorious moment came crashing down, all i could do was laugh.

So the question;

Was it lag?
Or does your ship qualify crossing the finish when destroyed?

thanks for your input everyone