$11 STT (over 300 tournies)

[pmdvert18]

I've played about 300 10+1's over the past 6 weeks and have maintained a 40% ITM and 24% ROI. I started off very hot and then went on a cold streak where I was finishing 3rd frequently or out of the money.

Anyway, to my point. After analyzing my finishes I am showing that of the 176 I didn't finish ITM, I am finishing 6th about 31% (56 times) of that time which is much more than any other out of the money place.

Is my thinking that this may be standard for a typical player with "decent stats" correct??? Standard?

My thought are, that in those cases I don't double up quickly and therefore am left with anywhere from 8-12 BB when the blinds hit the 50/100 and 100/200 levels, resulting in aggro-make or break poker.

Any thoughts/suggestions??