Yes; the caseplay 8.11.3a notes that 8-10.B states that you cannot use re-entry of a starter for a substitute to get a courtesy runner. That does not exactly (although it is clearly the intent, I believe) preclude the scenario stated. Entering the FLEX (who is already in the game) for the DP is not a substitution (relative to the FLEX), and is not a re-entry.
I'm not sure how many coaches would burn the re-entry of the starting DP to get a runner when that particular runner is an available sub (must be, to be eligible to be a CR), rather than burn the first use of the sub, but that seems to be an available option in ASA. It does leave the sub as an option to another position, however.
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