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_37 (third INTEGER, club VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the smallest number of third place earned for the Es Sahel at a rank less than 3?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(third) FROM table_name_37 WHERE club = "es sahel" AND rank < 3