You say that, but do you think there are 6 teams that we have absolutely no chance of finishing above? I think 6th or 5th is perfectly achievable tbh.
Also, last years premise was laughed at by many for being exceptionally hopeful. The whole purpose is that it should be a fight for x position, rather than something easy to achieve. I was tempted to make it a battle for 5th more than 7th.