Maybe he is trying to make sure he doesn't need to go in the crate? Kind of the same principle as making kids go to the bathroom before a long car ride.
Is he pad or outside trained? Can you just take him to his poop spot right before crate-time?
Alternatively, maybe he knows that if he poops, the ensuing hoopla and clean up will keep him out of the crate for another few minutes.
Good luck. I am tearing my hair out with Thor!
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