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_12 (place VARCHAR, points VARCHAR, lost VARCHAR)
### Question:
Whate place has 18 points with lost less than 8?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(place) FROM table_name_12 WHERE points = 18 AND lost < 8