diff --git a/distribution/docker/build.gradle b/distribution/docker/build.gradle
index 8e5fe3583a444..7f703bab2bd4c 100644
--- a/distribution/docker/build.gradle
+++ b/distribution/docker/build.gradle
@@ -469,9 +469,5 @@ subprojects { Project subProject ->
       name artifactName
       builtBy exportTaskName
     }
-
-    tasks.named("assemble").configure {
-      dependsOn(exportTaskName)
-    }
   }
 }