Really it is very simple. If they want the top prize, they compete for it. Kudos to those like Judit Polgar who (in the past) did.
World Rapid Chess Championships; Ju Wenjun earning less then Daniil Dubov?
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The explanation is: Dubov won the open section. Ju Wenjun could have played there too, given her rating was high enough.