I just can not get the new skating scoring system. Doing an internet search produced results that made my head hurt. A simplistic explanation is that under the old 6.0 system, judges scored skaters on a scale of 0-6. 6 was a perfect performance. Now the score is based on cumulative points. Points are awarded for a technical score combined with points awarded for five additional components: skating skills, transitions, performance/execution, choreography/composition and interpretation. There are no penalties or deductions under the new scoring, except program length or other violations. If a skater performs less than the required elements, they receive less points, not deductions.
Yeah, so you can throw the first triple throw axle and finish in six place with score of 61.27. I am so confused! I have a simple mind, seems if you accomplish a “first” it ought to be worth a 10. If you really want to find out all about the scoring system here are complete regulations in pdf form.