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_12262008_2 (points_classification VARCHAR, stage VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is total number of points where the stage is 17?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(points_classification) FROM table_12262008_2 WHERE stage = 17