Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho capitalized on a slip-up by his closest challenger, Terunofuji, on Wednesday to move two wins clear with four days remaining at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
Hakuho, undefeated now in 35 bouts since the 2014 Kyushu basho, improved his record to 11-0 after giving Osaka-born ozeki Goeido a hiding in the day's final bout.
After unleashing a flurry of slaps and thrusts, Hakuho pulled back and took down Goeido (6-5) with a textbook uwatenage overarm throw. He could secure his 34th career Emperor's Cup as early as Friday.