Does getting a bad ending count in your eyes? Techinically you did beat it, but spiritually, you didn't.
You got fucking bronze, sure you won the race, but you didn't win

>MET: ...
>SAGE: You seem unusually confrontational. Once I have defeated you, I will analyze your coding to ensure your loyalty programming is intact.
>SAGE: Your rebelliousness should have been patched out. This aggression is an anomaly. After your defeat, I will analyze your coding.
>MET: ...!
Metal is the angry older brother who hates his suck up snitch little sister