diff --git a/frigate/output/preview.py b/frigate/output/preview.py
index 3346274d4..784051f47 100644
--- a/frigate/output/preview.py
+++ b/frigate/output/preview.py
@@ -229,10 +229,6 @@ class PreviewRecorder:
             self.write_frame_to_cache(frame_time, frame)
             return
 
-        if self.should_write_frame(current_tracked_objects, motion_boxes, frame_time):
-            self.output_frames.append(frame_time)
-            self.write_frame_to_cache(frame_time, frame)
-
         # check if PREVIEW clip should be generated and cached frames reset
         if frame_time >= self.segment_end:
             # save last frame to ensure consistent duration
@@ -257,6 +253,9 @@ class PreviewRecorder:
             # include first frame to ensure consistent duration
             self.output_frames.append(frame_time)
             self.write_frame_to_cache(frame_time, frame)
+        elif self.should_write_frame(current_tracked_objects, motion_boxes, frame_time):
+            self.output_frames.append(frame_time)
+            self.write_frame_to_cache(frame_time, frame)
 
     def stop(self) -> None:
         try: