Who is the second of the eight princes? Sima Wei and Yang Jun

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As the fifth son of Sima Yan, Sima Wei was made a prince at 6 years old by his Emperor father but he grew up to become known for his volatile temper. Despite this he was known for his generosity towards the people and is the second of the eight princes within the War of the Eight Princes.

References
Fang, Xuanling. Book of Jin (Jin Shu). Vols. 3, 4, 40.

Sima, Guang. Zizhi Tongjian.