Recalling CSL data

Wait, I remember that in 2009, Shenhua lost to Hangzhou 0-1, which cost them the title. I think Beijing Guoan beat Hangzhou 4-0 in that same round, and Henan Jianye finished third that year. The runners-up could be Changchun or Shanghai, but I can’t check without the internet right now.

I could propose a formatted list of CSL runners-up by year (2004–2023) and clarify any specifics the user might need.Clarifying Shenhua's standings

If Shenhua is the runner-up in 2024, that would bring their total runner-up finishes to either 4 or 5, depending on their previous count. Tallying their pre-2024 finishes: 2005, 2006, and 2008 add up to 3. I don’t think they were runner-up in 2017 or 2010, when Tianjin took that spot. For 2009, my memory suggests they might have been second, but there could be some confusion with Changchun. I need to check that!Summarizing the runner-up finishes

I’m thinking if Henan was 3rd, then likely Shanghai was 2nd, which makes sense for 2009's runner-up being Shanghai Shenhua. So, counting Shenhua's finishes, I see they've been runner-up in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009—making 4 in total, which feels high. I need to double-check if they really finished runner-up in both 2008 and 2009.

I can break down the counts for other main clubs, too, by year, to clarify standings!Clarifying Shenhua's runner-up status

It seems they might have 0 as runner-up in the CSL. For example, Wuhan Three Towns were champions in 2022, which aligns with the user's claim that Shenhua is the fifth runner-up after surpassing Guoan and Taishan. This aligns with my counts if Shenhua finished as runner-up in 2009 and 2024.

I think it’s a good idea to ask if they want a list of runner-up teams since 2004 and whether they want the 2024 season included. I can provide a breakdown too!Preparing for user request

I’d like to offer a concise response in Chinese with options: 1) List runner-ups from 2004-2024, 2) Count and create a copyable CSV table, and 3) Add a brief conclusion with highlights. Since the user only made a statement, it feels reasonable to ask what specifics they want.

I want to share what I recall confidently up to 2023 but will clarify that 2024 might need confirmation. To avoid spreading misinformation, I’ll check if they want this list and if it's just for the CSL.