FC Tokyo drew even with J. League first division leader Kashima Antlers on 56 points with a 3-1 rout at Vissel Kobe on Saturday.
Yojiro Takahagi, Arthur Silva and Kento Hashimoto all delivered vital goals for the second-place club, which now trails Kashima on goal difference only.
The game was FC Tokyo's sixth straight away game due to Ajinomoto Stadium being used as a main Rugby World Cup venue. During that time FC Tokyo has two wins, two losses and two draws.