Grand champion Asashoryu overpowered Tochiazuma to capture his fifth consecutive Emperor's Cup with a 13-2 record on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.

News photoYokozuna Asashoryu reacts after pushing out ozeki Tochiazuma on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi prefectural gymnasium to capture his fifth consecutive Emperor's Cup.

The fiery Mongolian was given an almighty scare by Tochiazuma (9-6) in the day's finale at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium but dug in deep to push out the ozeki after being repeatedly put on the back foot to win his 13th Emperor's Cup.

Asashoryu avoided a possible playoff with Kotooshu after the Bulgarian earlier suffered a defeat to Wakanosato and became the first wrestler in almost 20 years to win five titles in a row.