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_12262008_2 (points_classification VARCHAR, stage VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what is total number of points where the stage is 17?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(points_classification) FROM table_12262008_2 WHERE stage = 17