diff --git a/Av1an/chunk.py b/Av1an/chunk.py
index c5b30f5..308743b 100644
--- a/Av1an/chunk.py
+++ b/Av1an/chunk.py
@@ -49,20 +49,6 @@ class Chunk:
         encoder = Av1an.ENCODERS[args.encoder]
         self.pass_cmds = encoder.compose_1_pass(args, self) if args.passes == 1 else encoder.compose_2_pass(args, self)
 
-    def remove_first_pass_from_commands(self) -> None:
-        """
-        Removes the first pass command from the list of commands.
-        Used with first pass reuse
-
-        :return: None
-        """
-        # just one pass to begin with, do nothing
-        if len(self.pass_cmds) == 1:
-            return
-
-        # passes >= 2, remove the command for first pass (pass_cmds[0])
-        self.pass_cmds = self.pass_cmds[1:]
-
     def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
         """
         Converts this chunk to a dictionary for easy json serialization
diff --git a/Av1an/encode.py b/Av1an/encode.py
index 2eb0ef2..7c360b4 100644
--- a/Av1an/encode.py
+++ b/Av1an/encode.py
@@ -163,18 +163,20 @@ def encode(chunk: Chunk, args: Args):
         if args.vmaf_target:
             target_vmaf_routine(args, chunk)
 
-        # remove first pass command if reusing
-        if args.reuse_first_pass:
-            chunk.remove_first_pass_from_commands()
-
         # if vvc, we need to create a yuv file
         if args.encoder == 'vvc':
             log(f'Creating yuv for chunk {chunk.name}\n')
             vvc_yuv_file = Vvc.to_yuv(chunk)
             log(f'Created yuv for chunk {chunk.name}\n')
 
+        # skip first pass if reusing
+        if args.reuse_first_pass and args.passes >= 2:
+            start = 2
+        else:
+            start = 1
+
         # Run all passes for this chunk
-        for current_pass in range(1, args.passes + 1):
+        for current_pass in range(start, args.passes + 1):
             tqdm_bar(args, chunk, args.encoder, args.counter, chunk_frames, args.passes, current_pass)
 
         # if vvc, we need to delete the yuv file