Defaulting Downloads folder in dock to open in Finder

I have the Downloads Folder in my dock - next to the Trash Bin, and whenever I open it (click it), it always opens to display the contents of the folder as large icons. I always have to scroll to the bottom of the folder and click "open in Finder." Is there a way to make the folder open in Finder by default? That way I can view the contents of the Downloads folder in "List" form, and not having to always scroll to the bottom of the folder and click "open in Finder?"

LowLuster wrote:
You can also display the Dock icon in List view. Right click on the icon and select List instead of Grid.
Yes, I'm aware of that. Thats probably the only solution besides DWB's idea. I'll just do that and change the sorting to "date added." I'd still prefer it just open as an actual Folder when I click it, however.
Thanks.

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