diff --git a/datatables.module b/datatables.module
index 55c80fc..395428d 100644
--- a/datatables.module
+++ b/datatables.module
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ function template_preprocess_datatables_view(&$vars) {
 
     // Set default sort order.
     if ($options['default'] == $field) {
-      $datatable_options['aaSorting'] = array(array($position, $options['order']));
+      $datatable_options['aaSorting'] = array(array($position, $column_options['default_sort_order']));
     }
 
     $position++;