Complex sentence: If the player finish a race at first place he will receive 9 points, he get 8 points if he finish second, etc. If the player finish 10th or later, you will not score any points.
Split into simpler sentences: If the player finish a race at first place he will receive 9 points. He get 8 points if he finishes second, etc. If the player finish 10th or later, he will not score any points.