With hardwork, you can be better. Again, I will advise you study hard and me the best you can be, not in comparison with another person, because you may never appreciate all the efforts you put in. First position doesn't guarantee that Jumoke will be a better chemist later. We all have seen those who take last position becoming financially more stable later than those getting the post positions. Keep doing your best.
I found this post from pypt with @shadowspub