Johnson was also named the 2009 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year .
Is a five - time ( to date ) Driver of the Year ( 2006 , 2007 , 2009 , 2010 and 2013 ) .
Johnson was also named the 2009 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year and is a five - time ( to date ) Driver of the Year ( 2006 , 2007 , 2009 , 2010 and 2013 ) .