I know FRL discussed on a prior episode that it just seems odd that you earn 4x as much for a fall in the consolations as simply winning the match, and I'd agree.
But I think they've also theorized about scoring more in the consolations than the championship bracket, which I'm not sure about.
Do you have the breakdown of "middle rounds" in the above? I would guess the championship bracket gradually declines and would be curious if the consolation does as well.