diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index 1238e3d7..210a1269 100755
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -544,6 +544,7 @@
 
             this.updateResults(true);
             this.dropdown.show();
+            this.ensureHighlightVisible();
             this.focusSearch();
         },