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_17357929_1 (position VARCHAR, points_2 VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many teams finished with a 2nd points total of 31?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(position) FROM table_17357929_1 WHERE points_2 = 31