diff --git a/restic_compose_backup/backup_runner.py b/restic_compose_backup/backup_runner.py
index 14feb85..d8fb33c 100644
--- a/restic_compose_backup/backup_runner.py
+++ b/restic_compose_backup/backup_runner.py
@@ -51,9 +51,9 @@ def run(image: str = None, command: str = None, volumes: dict = None,
             fd.write('\n')
             logger.info(line)
 
-
     container.reload()
     logger.debug("Container ExitCode %s", container.attrs['State']['ExitCode'])
+    container.stop()
     container.remove()
 
     return container.attrs['State']['ExitCode']