I mean, he's a top-tier so yeah he's one of the strongest but he seems like he isn't at his peak yet (I expect a third fruit). When he is and we get Shanks vs Teach, people will rate him higher, but he doesn't seem like he's the strongest top-tier or anything yet. I think it's fine for people to rate others above him, but he'll prove himself soon enough. Rayleigh admitting inferiority is probably the best hype along with defeating Law, but that doesn't make someone top 1 or anything, just really strong.