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_16 ( points INTEGER, place VARCHAR, played VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the total points for a place less than 2 with a played greater than 18?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(points) FROM table_name_16 WHERE place < 2 AND played > 18