Tochiazuma, Kotobeppu, Asanowaka, Kyokushuzan, Tamakasuga, Kotonishiki, Kaio, Takatoriki, Musashimaru, Musoyama share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 15 Tochiazuma2-0
• Maegashira 12 Kotobeppu2-0
• Maegashira 11 Asanowaka2-0
• Maegashira 7 Kyokushuzan2-0
• Maegashira 5 Tamakasuga2-0
• Sekiwake Kotonishiki2-0
• Sekiwake Kaio2-0
• Sekiwake Takatoriki2-0

• Asahiyutaka (Komusubi, 0-2) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 5-3; the rating model gives Asahiyutaka 31%
• Takanonami (Ozeki, 1-1) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 5, 2-0) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 18-10; the rating model gives Takanonami 75%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami
• Kotonishiki (Sekiwake, 2-0) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 26-18; the rating model gives Kotonishiki 37%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even