Current Standings
| Yusho Order | Rank | Rikishi | Record | Status |
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| 1 | J11E | Yamaguchi 山口 | 8-4 | In Contention |
| 2 | J2E | Tamakiyama 玉輝山 | 8-4 | In Contention |
| 3 | J10W | Kotowaka 琴若 | 8-4 | In Contention |
| 4 | J9W | Kotogatake 琴ヶ嶽 | 8-4 | In Contention |
| 5 | J13E | Iwatora 巌虎 | 8-4 | In Contention |
| ... and 16 other rikishi in contention | ||||
Yusho Scenarios
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Any of Yamaguchi, Tamakiyama, Kotowaka, Kotogatake, Iwatora, Daigo could win outright at 11-4 if they win remaining matches and the others loseOutright win
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Playoff between Yamaguchi, Tamakiyama, Kotowaka, Kotogatake, Iwatora, Daigo if they all win remaining matchesPlayoff
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Any of Zaonishiki, Kotonofuji, Kasuganada, Chiyonofuji, Amanoyama could win outright at 10-5 if they win out and the leaders lose their remaining matchesOutright win
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Playoff at 10-5 if leaders lose once and challengers win outPlayoffYamaguchi , Tamakiyama , Kotowaka , Kotogatake , Iwatora , Daigo , Zaonishiki , Kotonofuji , Kasuganada , Chiyonofuji , Amanoyama
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Multi-way playoff possible at 9 winsMulti-way tieYamaguchi , Tamakiyama , Kotowaka , Kotogatake , Iwatora , Daigo , Zaonishiki , Kotonofuji , Kasuganada , Chiyonofuji , Amanoyama , Ozutsu , Tochiisami , Taiko , Hachiya
Win Trajectory
Daily Results
Tournament Narrative
Key Turning Points
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Day 2:
Leadership change on Day 2
Leaders: Kotogatake, Kotonofuji, Ozutsu, Daio, Haguroiwa, Wakanoumi, Tochiisami, Iwatora
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Day 3:
Leadership change on Day 3
Leaders: Kotonofuji, Ozutsu, Iwatora
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Day 4:
Leadership change on Day 4
Leader: Iwatora
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Day 11:
Leadership change on Day 11
Leaders: Tamakiyama, Kotowaka, Iwatora
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Day 12:
Leadership change on Day 12
Leaders: Daigo, Kotogatake, Tamakiyama, Yamaguchi, Kotowaka, Iwatora
Upsets
No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.