Flipping a chain ring on a granny gear to foil developing chain suck

I started to experience chainsuck on the granny gear of my triple
ultegra nine speed crank.

So, I flipped the granny gear over and installed washers between crank
and ring to get the spacing right.

I have not ridden the bike yet with this repair so I would appreciate
any thoughts pro or con. I would hate to make things worse.

Thanks!