Australian captain Michael Clarke has won the Allan Border Medal for the third time in his career.

The award is handed to the best Australian cricketer over the course of a season, as voted by players, media and umpires.

Clarke, who received 231 votes, is now one behind former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting on the all-time list of Allan Border Medal receivers.

Thirty-year-old Clarke previously claimed the award in 2005 and 2009.

Mike Hussey came second with 174 votes, while Shane Watson took third spot with 166.