از کسی جلو زدن

Question

در مسابقه....او از  رقیبش  با  فاصله  ی  زیاد  جلو  زد.

Answer 1

When you get past/pass someone in a race, you're in the lead. If you are far ahead of your opponent, you're way out front in the race.

These are the most common ways to talk about a winning position in games but to keep close to your statement

He has left her competitors a long way behind.