diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/NotificationShelf.java b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/NotificationShelf.java
index 99682fcfccbfd..882a88bbdb755 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/NotificationShelf.java
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/NotificationShelf.java
@@ -120,6 +120,10 @@ public class NotificationShelf extends ActivatableNotificationView implements
         setClipToPadding(false);
         mShelfIcons.setIsStaticLayout(false);
         setBottomRoundness(1.0f, false /* animate */);
+
+        // Setting this to first in section to get the clipping to the top roundness correct. This
+        // value determines the way we are clipping to the top roundness of the overall shade
+        setFirstInSection(true);
         initDimens();
     }