[EricH]

Originally Posted by dodar

exactly so in the order that 9.3.7 states than a losing team can rank higher than a winning team

No, they can't.

9.3.7 Seeding Score
The total number of seeding points earned by a TEAM throughout their qualification matches will be their seeding score.

9.3.5 Coopertition™ Bonus
All teams on the winning ALLIANCE will receive a coopertition bonus: a number of seeding points equal to twice the un-penalized score (the score without any assessed penalties) of the losing ALLIANCE.
In the case of a tie, all participating teams will receive a coopertition bonus of a number of seeding points equal to twice their ALLIANCE score (with any assessed penalties).

In other words, the Coopertition bonus == seeding points. Seeding points == position, then the highest bonus splits any ties.