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_26454128_9 (rank INTEGER, distance__metres_ VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the highest rank where the distance is 52.73?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(rank) FROM table_26454128_9 WHERE distance__metres_ = "52.73"