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_24998088_1 (points VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)
### Question:
what were his points when he was in 8th position? 
### Answer:
SELECT points FROM table_24998088_1 WHERE position = "8th"