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_2 ( lost INTEGER, position VARCHAR, points VARCHAR, difference VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the total lost that has points greater than 8 and a difference of - 8 and a position of greater than 5?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(lost) FROM table_name_2 WHERE points > 8 AND difference = "- 8" AND position > 5