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_2622469_1 (starts VARCHAR, avg_finish VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many different starts had an average finish of 17.9?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(starts) FROM table_2622469_1 WHERE avg_finish = "17.9"