 Lysacek began the 2009 – 2010 season at the 2009 Cup of China , where he placed third in the short program and second in the free skating to win the silver medal overall . Afterwards he went on to the 2009 Skate America , where he won both segments of the competition and won the gold medal overall in his sixth time competing at Skate America . Lysacek was the second qualifier for the 2009 – 2010 Grand Prix Final . 
