I can see him in 3rd, McMillan in 2nd. His condition was great, it was one of the weakest Arnold line ups in years, he was a high placer in the Olympia, and of course he is a longtime veteran with lots of pull with important folks in bodybuilding. All that together gives you what you've got.
What's more shocking to me is that they let a new comer like Compton move up so quick. Great placing in a major show.