diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index 684b2039..2b06e1d3 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -3264,9 +3264,8 @@ void K_DoSneaker(player_t *player, INT32 type)
 	{
 		player->pflags |= PF_ATTACKDOWN;
 		K_PlayBoostTaunt(player->mo);
+		player->powers[pw_flashing] = 0; // Stop flashing after boosting
 	}
-
-	player->powers[pw_flashing] = 0; // Stop flashing after boosting
 }
 
 static void K_DoShrink(player_t *user)