diff --git a/test/e2e/scenarios/control-plane/sync/scenario.yaml b/test/e2e/scenarios/control-plane/sync/scenario.yaml
index d59a60d57..329008606 100644
--- a/test/e2e/scenarios/control-plane/sync/scenario.yaml
+++ b/test/e2e/scenarios/control-plane/sync/scenario.yaml
@@ -75,3 +75,8 @@ steps:
             expect:
               fields:
                 name: "kongctl-e2e-cp-2"
+                description: "Second Test Control Plane for E2E testing via kongctl"
+          - select: "[?name=='kongctl-e2e-cp-2'] | [0].config.cluster_type"
+            expect:
+              fields:
+                "@": "CLUSTER_TYPE_CONTROL_PLANE"