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_64 (finish_position VARCHAR, year INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the finish position in the year prior to 2009?
### Answer:
SELECT finish_position FROM table_name_64 WHERE year < 2009