Kotomitsuki, Hakuho share the lead at 5 wins

Toyohibiki, Homasho, Kotooshu, Kaio, Asashoryu trail by one. 10 days remain.

• Sekiwake Kotomitsuki5-0 ・ W5
• Yokozuna Hakuho5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 14 Toyohibiki4-1
• Maegashira 6 Homasho4-1
• Ozeki Kotooshu4-1 ・ W4
• Ozeki Kaio4-1
• Yokozuna Asashoryu4-1 ・ W4

• Takamisakari (Maegashira 4, 1-4) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 5-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 5-1; the rating model gives Takamisakari 5%
• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 4-1) vs Toyonoshima (Maegashira 4, 1-4) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 7-2; the rating model gives Asashoryu 91%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
• Kotomitsuki (Sekiwake, 5-0) vs Harumafuji (Sekiwake, 2-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 15-12; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 65%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji