This is just a hypothetical question.

Lets say you are in a class were you are simply out matched by the competition. You're not in it for the points you but still wanted to ride in the class. If you pay online in advance you'll get grided up front but you would feel more comfortable with starts from further back in the pack.

What would be the best option?

Wait to pay so you will be grided in the back.
Can we ask to be grided in the back and still pay online.
Just grid in the back no matter what pre-grid says.
etc...

Thanks