Overview
- Leo Ceara scored in the 20th and 57th minutes, taking his season tally to a league-leading 21 goals.
- Jun Amano pulled one back in stoppage time for Yokohama F Marinos, but Kashima closed out the victory.
- Kashiwa Reysol finished a point back after a 1-0 win over Machida Zelvia decided by Daihachi Okamura's own goal.
- Kyoto Sanga beat defending champions Vissel Kobe 2-0 to secure third place in the final standings.
- The championship is Kashima's first since 2016 and comes in Toru Oniki's debut season in charge.