in his 2008 season johnson got 7 wins, 6 poles, 15 top-fives, 22 top-tens, and his third sprint cup series championship. johnson only failed to finish one race in the 2008 season. during the 2009 season johnson had 7 wins, 4 poles, 16 top-fives, 24 top-tens, and he led a total of 2,238 laps. he finished the season 1st in points, becoming the only driver to win four championships in a row.