Midfielder Hiroyuki Taniguchi struck a second-half double to help Kawasaki Frontale beat Kashima Antlers 4-2 away to stay top of the J. League on Wednesday.

News photoSanfrecce Hiroshima forward Hisato Sato scores during a J. League Division One clash against Nagoya Grampus Eight on Wednesday. KYODO PHOTO

Taniguchi rifled home a 60th-minute equalizer from 20 meters out and added his second with a header eight minutes later to put Kawasaki ahead after a brace from Alex Mineiro, including a spot kick early in the second half, gave the home side a 2-1 lead.

Substitute Chong Tese later added a fourth for Kawasaki, who extended its unbeaten run to 10 league matches.