diff --git a/plugin/vim-tmux-runner.vim b/plugin/vim-tmux-runner.vim
index 868de02..14719e9 100644
--- a/plugin/vim-tmux-runner.vim
+++ b/plugin/vim-tmux-runner.vim
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ endfunction
 
 function! s:SendQuitSequence()
     if !s:ValidRunnerPaneSet() | return | endif
-    call s:_SendKeys("q")
+    call s:_SendKeys("-X cancel")
 endfunction
 
 function! s:GitCdUp()