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_2622469_1 (starts VARCHAR, avg_finish VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many different starts had an average finish of 17.9?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(starts) FROM table_2622469_1 WHERE avg_finish = "17.9"