In the Shadow of the Peak

A medium SQL interview practice problem on DataDriven. Write and execute real sql code with instant grading.

Domain

SQL

Difficulty

medium

Seniority

L3

Problem

The FinOps team already knows each provider's single most expensive line item and now wants the next cost sitting just below it. Return that runner-up amount for every cloud provider, biggest runner-up first.

Summary

Every provider has a top-line cost. Find the one right behind it.

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