Can you solve the tricky chess rebus puzzle below by ciphering the hidden meaning?

Okay before we begin with the puzzle, do keep in mind that you have to answer it quickly.

You are participating in a car race. Seeking the perfect moment, you overtake the second person in the race. What positions are you in now?

2, 3, 5, 9, 17, _ What is the next number in the sequence?

I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?

Shyla was sleeping in her apartment when suddenly a robber broke into her house. He asked her to stay quiet and started looting the cash and jewelry. Suddenly the landline phone started ringing. The robber pointed a gun at Shyla and asked her to pick up and talk without giving away the situation.

She picked up the phone and it happened to be her husband. She spoke, Is it an emergency darling? Do give me a call when your flight lands, I will prepare your favorite food that will help you relieve the stress. Then she hanged up.

10 minutes after, the police arrive at the scene and catch the robber. How did the police know about the robbery?

Do you know of a place where the wind blows south and then suddenly shifts direction towards the north?

Can you spot the man between the coffee bean in the picture below ?

You may enter, but you may not come in. I have space, but no room. I have keys, but open no lock. What am I?

What is next number in the pattern below:

131 517 192 123 ?

A sea diver is a real show-off. He showed everyone that he can hold his breath underwater for 15 minutes.

I went to the diver and told him that I can be underwater for double the time i.e 30 minutes.
He responded that he will give me 100$ if I would be able to do it. I won 100$.

What did I do?