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_2626564_2 (top_10 INTEGER, position VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many top 10's did Pearson have the year he was in 8th position? 

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(top_10) FROM table_2626564_2 WHERE position = "8th"