Takakeisho took the outright lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, beating Myogiryu to improve to 10-2 and secure promotion back to ozeki.
The sekiwake, who is making his return from a knee injury, sits alone atop the standings after joint overnight leader Meisei lost to former frontrunner Okinoumi, leaving both maegashira at 9-3 on Day 12 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Takakeisho needed 10 or more wins here to earn promotion back to sumo's second-highest rank following his demotion to sekiwake after withdrawing hurt from the past two tournaments.