Personally I don't think there's that much you should do differently. Except that you should basically assume all paid spots are equal to 1st place. Don't make one of those moves that you would only make because you want 1st place and "that's where the money is". Just play solid good poker.

I came into a final table last night knowing I had to get 2nd to qualify, and I was short. I had to make some moves...and got lucky. Just do what you gotta do to make it. If you can blind urself and play tight into the prize, feel free. If your running short, you gotta make a move.