From 1998 to 2000 and 2015, 2017 to 2019 and 2021 to 2023, it was reverted to five but only up to the second runner-up was awarded (regardless if the pageant post-announces the placements of the other 2 delegates who made it to the Top 5).
In some cases, she shall take over the title of Miss Universe, if: There were instances that the winner is not replaced by the first Runner-Up, when she decides to voluntarily resign from her position, given the formal permission from the organization (1952 and 1974).
The second place finisher being designated as 1st runner-up has been awarded seventy-three times (1952–2024).
The fourth place finisher being designated as 3rd runner-up has been awarded fifty-four times (1952–1989; 2001–2014; 2020; 2024).
[7] Venezuela, Thailand, and Mexico were exempted due to the conflict of interest as the Miss Universe is currently jointly owned by the three countries.