matplotlib
diff --git a/‎lib/matplotlib/backend_bases.py
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+5-2Lines changed: 5 additions & 2 deletions b/‎lib/matplotlib/backend_bases.py
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@@ -1527,8 +1527,11 @@ def __init__(self, name, canvas, x, y, guiEvent=None):
         else:
             axes_list = [self.canvas.mouse_grabber]
 
-        if axes_list:  # Use highest zorder.
-            self.inaxes = max(axes_list, key=lambda x: x.zorder)
+        if axes_list:
+            # Use highest zorder; use later Axes in case of a tie as they are
+            # drawn later (thus, above).
+            _, _, self.inaxes = max((ax.zorder, idx, ax)
+                                    for idx, ax in enumerate(axes_list))
         else:  # None found.
             self.inaxes = None
             self._update_enter_leave()