From the challenge website: https://edu.3ds.com/en/challenges/model-mania
Phase 2 demands simulation to be done
Found this old post saying no need for simulation in Model Mania 22, Is it still the same for Model Mania 23?
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg/post:W7n8WPXUSrCJEVV4Tjn1nw by @AK 

Edu ​​​​​​​Model Mania 23 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​