This hadith has been reported on the authority of Abu Mas'ud Ansari through another chain of transmitters.
Sahih Muslim Book 36, Hadith 184
← Previous Hadith 0 ye, prepare for us food sufficient for five persons, for I intend to invite Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) who would be the fifth amongst the five. He (the narrator) reported that he then prepared the food and came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and invited all the five (including him) who was the fifth amongst them to the feast. A man followed him and when Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) reached the door, he said: This man has followed us; if you like you may permit him (to join the meal) and if you like he can go back. Thereupon the person said: Allah's Messenger, I permit him.

Sahih Muslim Book 36, Hadith 183 Next Hadith → This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Jabir also.

Sahih Muslim Book 36, Hadith 185