Is Muscle Symmetry More Important Than Mass for Judges

I recently competed in a show in Toronto and I ended up in fourth place even though I was definitely the biggest guy in my class. The feedback I got was that my left quad was slightly smaller than my right and my lats were uneven. This has me wondering is muscle symmetry more important than mass for judges in the current era?

It is very frustrating to put on ten pounds of lean muscle only to lose to someone who is smaller but more balanced. I am working with a trainer now to fix my imbalances using unilateral movements like Bulgarian split squats and single arm rows. It is a slow process but I want to make sure I do not have any glaring weaknesses next time.

Do you think the judges are becoming more strict about symmetry? I have noticed at the pro level that guys with amazing balance like Derek Lunsford are doing very well. I would love to know if I should stop chasing size and focus purely on my lines for the next six months.