Title favorite Takakeisho took another step toward the Emperor's Cup on Friday by pushing out joint overnight leader Shimanoumi at the November Grand Sumo Tournament.
The lone ozeki grabbed the outright lead at 12-1 after starting Day 13 in a two-way tie with No. 17 maegashira Shimanoumi, who had yet to face any wrestlers from the elite ranks at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Takakeisho was on the front foot throughout the day's final bout, but was nevertheless tested by the lower-ranked wrestler, who withstood an initial pushout attempt before being spun around and shoved from the other side of the ring.