text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_40 (wins INTEGER, points VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, championship_finish VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Which Wins is the highest one that has a Year larger than 1996, and a Championship Finish of 1st, and Points smaller than 168?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(wins) FROM table_name_40 WHERE year > 1996 AND championship_finish = "1st" AND points < 168