1. Onosato won his fifth sumo title on Sunday, defeating Hoshoryu in a playoff.
2. The playoff was the first between grand champions in 16 years.
3. This is Onosato's first championship in two tournaments, following his promotion to yokozuna after the May tourney.
2. The playoff was the first between grand champions in 16 years.
3. This is Onosato's first championship in two tournaments, following his promotion to yokozuna after the May tourney.
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Summary
5th sumo title won by Onosato in a playoff against Hoshoryu, first between grand champions in 16 years; Onosato's first championship in two tournaments, promoted to yokozuna after the May tourney.