There isn't any rule that says we end up winning.

Despite James almost being caught, they end up winning over $90,000.

They sent their main team and ended up winning it.

We ended up winning 4-1 so not a bad performance.

The Indians ended up winning the series in six games.

Her team ended up winning the first challenge, but lost on the second week.

If the 49ers aren't careful, they could end up winning only three of those games.

I run the ball for a touchdown and we end up winning the game.

The lead passed between the teams over the course of the race but the blue team ended up winning.

The way you end up winning a major is to be in contention often.