Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_23 (third_place VARCHAR, total VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many third places has a total greater than 2 and a rank less than 2?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT third_place FROM table_name_23 WHERE total > 2 AND rank < 2