Takakeisho claimed his second Emperor's Cup by defeating title rival Terunofuji in a championship playoff at the November Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.

The 24-year-old ozeki was unable to seal the championship in the final scheduled bout of the 15-day tournament against komusubi Terunofuji, who earned a shot at a playoff victory after forcing down Takakeisho and drawing level at 13-2.

Having held his ground against Takakeisho's powerful thrusting attack, Terunofuji almost succumbed to a slap down but kept his footing before wrapping up the ozeki and dumping him to the clay.