Wigan suffered a blow in the build-up with the news that Sean O'Loughlin would be sidelined after a training injury meaning both sides would be missing a star with Rob Burrow out for Leeds.
The Rhinos made the best start and got on the board after only two minutes as a kick found McGuire who grounded the ball with Bentham going to the screen, the try was awarded and Sinfield converted for 6-0.
Wigan looked to respond but Gelling was tackled into touch from a good position and the Wigan number five was a focus again when he was tackled on the goal line and was adjudged to be short meaning Leeds had forced a dropout. They used the advantage to great effect as a run from Hardaker saw him split the defence and cross for a try but again Bentham went to the screen and the try was given but Sinfield's missed conversion meant the score was 10-0.
Leeds held firm as Wigan attacked but they were helpless after McIlorum was held up as a quick play saw Clubb go over for a try but for a third time on the night the decision was subject to the video referee and the try was awarded with Smith converting successfully for 10-6.
Wigan could have gone in front when Gelling went close before going on a long run down the wing only to be caught as he had no support to offload to and the move died down, Leeds extended their lead five minutes before the interval as Briscoe crossed in the corner and Sinfield converted for 16-6.
Leeds began the second period similar to how they ended the first as Hall collected a kick and crossed for a try which was awarded after a review from the video referee and Sinfield converted for 22-6 leaving Wigan with a mountain to climb in order to retain their winning streak.
Wigan looked for a response but the Leeds defence held firm and the hosts thought they had gone further ahead when Hall picked out Moon who crossed for a try but after a review from the video referee, it was chalked off and Wigan breathed a sigh of relief.
Wigan reduced the deficit after a 40/20 from Smith put them in a good position and the attack saw them go close to the line before Taylor edged over the line for a try which was awarded after a review from the video referee and Smith converted for 22-12.
Wigan's joy was short lived as Sutcliffe broke through the Wigan defence and crossed for a try with Sinfield converting for 28-12 and a win that puts Leeds back on top of the league while ending Wigan's winning run though the Warriors will have the chance for revenge when the sides meet again in a fortnight at the Magic Weekend.
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