Tochinonada, Musashimaru, Wakanohana, Akebono, Takanohana share the lead at 5 wins

9 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 6 Tochinonada5-1 ・ W5
• Ozeki Musashimaru5-1
• Yokozuna Wakanohana5-1
• Yokozuna Akebono5-1 ・ W4
• Yokozuna Takanohana5-1
• Maegashira 15 Toki4-2
• Maegashira 16 Terao4-2
• Maegashira 14 Tokitsuumi4-2

• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 5-1) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 3, 1-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 18-4; the rating model gives Takanohana 88%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takatoriki (Sekiwake, 3-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 5-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 31-16; the rating model gives Takatoriki 27%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Wakanohana (Yokozuna, 5-1) vs Aogiyama (Maegashira 4, 2-4) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 7-1; the rating model gives Wakanohana 85%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even