KQ vs A9 deep in MMT

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Last night I palyed the PP $8k MMT. I had about 5800 chips, the average chip count was about 4000, BB was 300. The game paid 60 and there were 79 left. My chip count would likely get me into the money if I just nursed it.

The table was very loose but weak, and an all-in would tend tend to take the pot.

I was the button, 5 people entered, one raised to 600 - he had busted me earlier with A5 versus my TT earlier when he was a short stack.

I pushed with a KQ, thinking he did not have a pair and was A high with weak kicker. Everyone folded, and he called.

I was right, he was A5 off.

The flop came K5A and busted my entire stack.

Is a KQ push at that stage silly?
Is it a sin to not coast into the money?

Thank you

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Sorry wrong board - I usually only play the SNG.