Asanowaka, Asashoryu, Tokitsuumi, Kyokutenho, Musoyama, Miyabiyama, Chiyotaikai, Takanohana, Musashimaru share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Asanowaka2-0
• Maegashira 12 Asashoryu2-0
• Maegashira 9 Tokitsuumi2-0
• Maegashira 8 Kyokutenho2-0
• Ozeki Musoyama2-0
• Ozeki Miyabiyama2-0
• Ozeki Chiyotaikai2-0
• Yokozuna Takanohana2-0

• Takanonami (Maegashira 1, 1-1) vs Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 2-0) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 39-21; the rating model gives Takanonami 21%
• Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Takanowaka (Komusubi, 0-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 6-0; the rating model gives Takanohana 85%
• Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2, 0-2) vs Miyabiyama (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Miyabiyama leads 7-6; the rating model gives Kotonowaka 29%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka