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_48 ( highest_finish VARCHAR, most_recent_finish VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the Highest finish with a Most recent finish that was 2nd?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT highest_finish FROM table_name_48 WHERE most_recent_finish = "2nd"