I am using the MNRAS latex template to typeset a preprint. The MNRAS template is divided into two columns and I am using the figure and figure* environment to place graphs either into one column or over the two columns.
However, the figures are put into the document in the order of appearance and figures* are independently put into the document in the order of appearance of figures*. As a result a "Figure 5" (a non* figure) appears in the document before "Figure 1" (a figure*).
How can I force the correct order of appearance of both figures and figures*?
Renumbering the figures is not an option as the journal requires the figures to appear in order of reference in text. I have tried using the afterpage package as a workaround so that Figures 1-4 are typesetted before Figure 5 but unfortunately \afterpage{\clearpage} triggers already after the left-column ending and the whole right column is left blank.
