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_26400438_1 (races VARCHAR, podiums VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  In how many races did he have 8 podium finishes?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(races) FROM table_26400438_1 WHERE podiums = 8