Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Due to their placement, the roadster had a disadvantage in the race against the coupe.  The _ started the road race behind the other car.

Choice 1: Due to their placement, the roadster had a disadvantage in the race against the coupe.  The roadster started the road race behind the other car.
Choice 2: Due to their placement, the roadster had a disadvantage in the race against the coupe.  The coupe started the road race behind the other car.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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1.