What does the cryptic crossword clue "Finisher, not starter? That's very good! (6)" mean?

The definition is "good!". The wordplay uses a deletion. TOPPER (deletion) + (deletion) = TOPPER; definition: "That's very good!" The answer is TOPPER.

Finisher, not starter? That's very good! (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27200 | 12 Across | 2017-05-18 flower

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