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_26454128_9 (rank INTEGER, distance__metres_ VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the highest rank where the distance is 52.73?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(rank) FROM table_26454128_9 WHERE distance__metres_ = "52.73"