The context of the following conversation is Cameron won last year's race by a nose. This year Cameron trained extra hard for the race.:
Cameron says I finally won the race this year..
The friend responds You did? I am so happy for you, Cameron..
Cameron responds Thanks, I mean I trained extremely hard for it..
The friend responds I know you did, it was frustrating because I wanted to hang out with you for a long time but you were always busy..
Cameron responds Well it paid off at least. I mean last year I almost lost..
The friend responds Hopefully you will win again next year too..