Growth spreads out. it may seem slower, but it's adding as much plant mass as before, but spread out over many growth nodes. After you cut it, it takes a second. The taller ones will quickly dominate and pull most resources and exhibit most new growth after that.
growth does speed up almost exponentially over time, up to a point. You'll get more visibly vigorous growth all over soon. topping doesn't speed it up. it helps shape the plant.