Step 1: Identify rankings based on conditions. E is ranked third. D scores higher than A, but they are close competitors. So, D will be ranked higher than A, but not by much. They are likely 2nd and 4th. A scores higher than B, so A must be ranked higher than B. C scores higher than A, so C must be ranked higher than A.

Step 2: Possible rankings. Given that E is ranked third, let's try assigning possible rankings for others:

Since C scores higher than A, C must be ranked 1st. D scores higher than A, and since E is 3rd, D can be ranked 2nd. A is ranked higher than B, and since C, D, and E are already ranked, A must be ranked 4th. B is ranked 5th.

Thus, the rankings are: C ($1$st) D ($2$nd) E ($3$rd) A ($4$th) B ($5$th)

Step 3: Answer the question. Now, we need to answer the question based on the rankings:

So, the correct answer is B. C gets more marks than E.