Kashima Antlers stretched their unbeaten run in the J-League to 13 matches by defeating Nagoya Grampus 3-0.
Shinzo Koroki opened the scoring for the visitors in the 22nd minute before Takuya Nozawa added a second just before half-time.
The win was rounded out by Brazilian striker Marquinhos eight minutes after the re-start.
Kashima are now eight points clear of Kawasaki Frontale who moved to second with their win over Gamba Osaka.