Liverpool recorded the highest number points ever in the Premier League era for a runner-up after their 97 points was not enough to beat Manchester City in 2018-19.
Jurgen Klopp's side have produced sublime football across the season but finished second in the league by a single point after Pep Guardiola's City side held their nerve away at Brighton on the final day.
After Liverpool's stellar season concluded without a league title, Sportsmail assesses five of the other best runners up in the Premier League era.
2011-12: Manchester United - 89 points
This was where it all began for Manchester City and there was to be no sweeter feeling than snatching the title from bitter rivals United on the final day.
Sir Alex Ferguson's players could only huddle on the touchline at the Stadium of Light having beaten Sunderland 1-0, to hear news filter through that Sergio Aguero had netted THAT goal in stoppage time to win City's first Premier League title.
Wayne Rooney's goal looked to be enough to seal a 20th domestic crown before City's late fightback set-up one of the most thrilling final days in the Premier League era.
1994-95: Manchester United - 88 points*
It must be noted that this season was a 42-game campaign with the league holding 22 teams, rather than the 20 we are accustomed to today.
This time United missed out by a single point losing to Blackburn Rovers and was a heartbreaking end for United, then captained by Steve Bruce.
Rather than derail them, the Reds rallied in the years that followed to go on and build a dynasty in English football's top flight.
2016-17: Tottenham - 86 points
For a time they looked so close but to the delight of their rivals, Tottenham fell short in their battle with Chelsea.
Just four defeats all season highlighted the rapid improvements the club were making compared to those around them.
But a late defeat in the season to West Ham proved costly and Chelsea won the league by eight points.
It remains far and away the club's highest points finish in the Premier League.
2008-09: Liverpool - 86 points
Liverpool fans have come close before this season and 2008-09 remains a sore one for supporters.
A side managed by Rafa Benitez were so accomplished, losing only two games all season, as they battled Manchester United for the title.
Liverpool actually beat United home and away that season - a memorable 4-1 thumping at Old Trafford - but ultimately fell short to their rivals by four points in the end.
2009-10: Manchester United - 85 points
No matter what United did, they simply could not match the relentless pace of Chelsea.
The Blues became the first team to score more than 100 goals in a single campaign as they were able to celebrate the title by a single point.
