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_71 (position VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, notes VARCHAR)
### Question:
What position did he finish after 1998 and a note time of 2:31:40?
### Answer:
SELECT position FROM table_name_71 WHERE year > 1998 AND notes = "2:31:40"