Mitakeumi, Takakeisho and Asanoyama earned impressive victories Tuesday to move into a five-way tie for the lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
The logjam at the top of the standings at Ryogoku Kokugikan follows losses on Day 10 by the joint overnight leaders, No. 8 maegashira Okinoumi and No. 10 Meisei.
With both yokozuna and one ozeki out injured, the race for the Emperor's Cup appears wide open at the 15-day tournament.