diff --git a/python/qemu/machine.py b/python/qemu/machine.py
index 127926b276..63e40879e2 100644
--- a/python/qemu/machine.py
+++ b/python/qemu/machine.py
@@ -380,6 +380,7 @@ class QEMUMachine:
         """
         Wait for the VM to power off
         """
+        self._early_cleanup()
         self._popen.wait()
         self._post_shutdown()