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_20823568_2 (third_place_s_ VARCHAR, total_placing_s_ VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of 3rd place entries that have exactly 8 total placings?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(third_place_s_) FROM table_20823568_2 WHERE total_placing_s_ = 8