Nevertheless finishing last? (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
after all
This clue might be a double definition.
'nevertheless' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'finishing last?' is the second definition.
'after all' can be an answer for 'last?' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'finishing' bit.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for after all that I've seen before include "Taking everything into account" , "when push comes to shove" , "Behind from start to finish" , "Despite expectations to the contrary" , "In spite of everything" .)