Terunofuji (13-2) wrestled like the Kaiju on Sunday to earn his yusho!
He manhandled Kirishima (11-4), ending the latter's yokozuna hopes, picking him up like a child and throwing him ringside to force a playoff.
Kotonowaka (13-2) earlier beat Tobizaru (7-8) to earn his yusho doten playoff spot.
In the playoff, the Kaiju forced a slight hesitation from Kotonowaka as he settled his hips for a throw to edge him off the dohyo first.