While initial reporting stated that Kobayashi bested MLE competitor Joey Chestnut with a score of 68.5 to 68 hot dogs consumed, this was disputed by contest officials the next day who claimed Kobayashi's total was 58.5 hot dogs, falling behind Joey Chestnut by 9.5 hot dogs.
While initial reporting stated that Kobayashi bested MLE competitor Joey Chestnut with a score of 68.5 to 68 hot dogs consumed, it was found the next day that the judges had miscalculated Kobayashi's total. His actual total was 58.5 hot dogs, falling behind Joey Chestnut by 9.5 hot dogs.