diff --git a/src/core.js b/src/core.js
index 9f8a196..2b12f0d 100644
--- a/src/core.js
+++ b/src/core.js
@@ -244,6 +244,9 @@ c3_chart_internal_fn.initWithData = function (data) {
     // Grid lines
     if (config.grid_lines_front) { $$.initGridLines(); }
 
+    // Cover whole with rects for events
+    $$.initEventRect();
+
     // Define g for chart
     $$.initChartElements();
 
@@ -253,9 +256,6 @@ c3_chart_internal_fn.initWithData = function (data) {
     // Set targets
     $$.updateTargets($$.data.targets);
 
-    // Cover whole with rects for events
-    $$.initEventRect();
-
     // Set default extent if defined
     if (config.axis_x_selection) { $$.brush.selectionAsValue($$.getDefaultSelection()); }