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_24998088_1 (points VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)

### Question ###
what were his points when he was in 8th position? 

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT points FROM table_24998088_1 WHERE position = "8th"