Why does Finder only burn DVD's at 2x?

I have a MacBook Pro with a 8x Superdrive. How come when I try to burn a data dump onto DVD from the finder, the only option I have is 2x? I can't even go lower to 1x let alone the advertised speed of 4x.
here are the specs of the drive:
Maximum write:
DVD-R and DVD+R: 8x
DVD-RW and DVD+RW: 4x
DVD+R (double layer): 2.4
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 16x

When you try burning the DVD from a burn folder from the Burn Options dialog (pops up after you click burn) do you choose your speed? Is the option there?

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