Grand champion Asashoryu of Mongolia remained tied for the lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday while compatriot Hakuho stayed one win off the pace.
Asashoryu, who is bidding for his 18th Emperor's Cup, spun Tokitenku around after the faceoff at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan and hauled the No. 2 maegashira down to improve to 5-0 and stay tied with compatriot Ama. Tokitenku fell to 2-3.
Hakuho posted his fourth straight win when he got both arms around Kokkai and hoisted the komusubi out with a left-hand grip on the belt.