Musashimaru, Takanohana share the lead at 12 wins

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Musashimaru12-1 ・ W8
• Yokozuna Takanohana12-1 ・ W10

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Teraomake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 6 Kotonowakamake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 5 Akinoshimakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 2 Tochinonadakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Komusubi Tamakasugamake-koshi (5-8)

• Takanonami (Ozeki, 10-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 9-4) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 35-5; the rating model gives Takanonami 22%
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 12-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Takanohana 73%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even