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_19630743_2 (no VARCHAR, runner_s__up VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of  John Merrick as a runner up?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(no) FROM table_19630743_2 WHERE runner_s__up = "John Merrick"