diff --git a/drivers/docker/fingerprint.go b/drivers/docker/fingerprint.go
index e6ffabc5c..3ad721f7a 100644
--- a/drivers/docker/fingerprint.go
+++ b/drivers/docker/fingerprint.go
@@ -60,7 +60,10 @@ func (d *Driver) fingerprintSuccessful() bool {
 
 func (d *Driver) handleFingerprint(ctx context.Context, ch chan *drivers.Fingerprint) {
 	defer close(ch)
+
 	ticker := time.NewTimer(0)
+	defer ticker.Stop()
+
 	for {
 		select {
 		case <-ctx.Done():