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_99 (position VARCHAR, points VARCHAR, w_l_d VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the position number of the club with more than 24 points and a w-l-d of 8-5-3?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(position) FROM table_name_99 WHERE points > 24 AND w_l_d = "8-5-3"