What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take in run, coming in second (5)" mean?

The definition is "Take". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="un") in TICK (synonym="TICK") = TRICK; definition: "Take in" The answer is TRICK.

Take in run, coming in second (5)

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