Yes number 2 is correct in your case since you balance was smaller than the excess contribution.
The 6% penalty is calculated by using the smaller of the excess contribution or the value of your Roth IRAs on December 31, 2023 (including 2023 contributions made in 2024). See Form 5329 line 25.
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