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_45 (finish INTEGER, start VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, manufacturer VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the smallest finish time for a race where start was less than 3, buick was the manufacturer, and the race was held after 1978?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(finish) FROM table_name_45 WHERE year > 1978 AND manufacturer = "buick" AND start < 3