diff --git a/src/streamlink/stream/dash.py b/src/streamlink/stream/dash.py
index 299b4696..3ccc8dbb 100644
--- a/src/streamlink/stream/dash.py
+++ b/src/streamlink/stream/dash.py
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ def iter_segments(self):
                     return
 
                 if not self.reload():
-                    back_off_factor = max(back_off_factor * 1.3, 10.0)
+                    back_off_factor = min(back_off_factor * 1.3, 10.0)
                 else:
                     back_off_factor = 1