diff --git a/test/touchpad.c b/test/touchpad.c
index 6a33a440..b7b31d6b 100644
--- a/test/touchpad.c
+++ b/test/touchpad.c
@@ -925,6 +925,8 @@ START_TEST(clickpad_softbutton_left_2nd_fg_move)
 		event = libinput_get_event(li);
 	}
 
+	litest_touch_up(dev, 1);
+
 	litest_event(dev, EV_KEY, BTN_LEFT, 0);
 	litest_event(dev, EV_SYN, SYN_REPORT, 0);
 	litest_touch_up(dev, 0);