diff --git a/crates/typst-realize/src/lib.rs b/crates/typst-realize/src/lib.rs
index c0660af3e..b7a21e789 100644
--- a/crates/typst-realize/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/typst-realize/src/lib.rs
@@ -555,7 +555,6 @@ fn prepare(
 
     // Copy style chain fields into the element itself, so that they are
     // available in rules.
-    elem.clone().materialize(styles.chain(map));
     elem.materialize(styles.chain(map));
 
     // If the element is locatable, create start and end tags to be able to find