Akinoshima, Tochinowaka, Kirishima, Konishiki share the lead at 12 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Maegashira 2 Akinoshima12-2 ・ W4
• Komusubi Tochinowaka12-2 ・ W8
• Ozeki Kirishima12-2 ・ W12
• Ozeki Konishiki12-2 ・ W5

Daishoho (Maegashira 9) beat Kotonishiki (Maegashira 1) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 18% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-10, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 9 Daishoho9-5

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Hananokunimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kyokudozankachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 7 Takamisugimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Kitakachidokimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 6 Tomoefujikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 11 Oginohanamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 4 Teraokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 8 Daishoyamakachi-koshi (8-6)

• Konishiki (Ozeki, 12-2) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 12-2) →head-to-head: Konishiki leads 20-20; the rating model gives Konishiki 72%
• Akebono (Sekiwake, 7-7) vs Takanohana (Sekiwake, 5-9) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-24; the rating model gives Akebono 50%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Tochinowaka (Komusubi, 12-2) vs Mitoizumi (Komusubi, 7-7) →head-to-head: Tochinowaka leads 18-13; the rating model gives Tochinowaka 61%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even