Just turn the bike/fork upside down. It should fall out. It may need a gentle tap if the steerer tube ID is tapered. It isn’t a star nut that only goes one way. Those you have to push through or drill out.

think about it... everything just fell down. It is loose.

John

Edit Added: If a gently tap doesn’t move it, find someone with a knitting needle/crochet hook and help it along.