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_17357929_1 (position VARCHAR, points_2 VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many teams finished with a 2nd points total of 31?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(position) FROM table_17357929_1 WHERE points_2 = 31