Yokozuna Grand Champion Terunofuji secured his ninth sumo event victory by defeating Sekiwake Kotonowaka in a playoff.
Both wrestlers had 12 wins and two losses earlier than the ultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Kotonowaka emerged victorious over Tobizaru with an overarm throw.
Terunofuji overpowered Ozeki Kirishima with a frontal drive out.
In the playoff, Terunofuji claimed his first title in 4 tournaments by defeating Kotonowaka with a frontal drive out.
Last yr, Terunofuji gained the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament however needed to withdraw midway by means of the next event as a consequence of accidents, after which sat out two extra tournaments.