By his third race he placed in the top 10, and he sustained that position for six of the next seven years (from the 1998 to the 2005 Iditarods), only dropping to 22nd once again in 2000 due to dog trouble. His second best finish was in 2002, when he crossed the finish line in 3rd place in 9 days, 5 hours, 46 minutes, and 30 seconds.
This individual's success in the Iditarod race is characterized by consistent top 10 finishes for six consecutive years (from 1998 to 2005), with a notable exception in 2000 due to dog-related issues. His second-best performance was achieved in 2002, where he finished third after nine days, five hours, forty-six minutes, and thirty seconds.