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_27615896_18 (new_points VARCHAR, rk VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many new points were earned by rk 26?
### Answer:
SELECT new_points FROM table_27615896_18 WHERE rk = 26